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Chris In Milwaukee

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Because apparently I’m not happy unless I have several unfinished projects going at the same time, I started printing parts for this DIY CNC. I haven’t settled on a workspace size yet, but have some time to decide while this thing spends days and days printing parts. I ordered a hardware kit that should be here in a few days that has the motors, controller, and bearings/rollers and such. So far, not counting the printer itself, I’ve got about $40 in plastic filament, about $400 in hardware and electronics, and some electrical conduit I already have on hand. Should be a fun tool to build other tools with. Decided to go Desert Storm colors on this one.

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Chris In Milwaukee

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Got a little more work done on the Paoson multifunction bench today. Managed to take my table saw off if its stand and get it in the bench. I purposely built it 5mm less deep so it fit between the fence rails perfectly. I had to take the stamped steel wings off of it so it would fit between the verticals. That meant I had to fill in some space. So I pushed the saw all the way to the right so the blade was centered on the bench and filled in the space to the left. Now I can build the sliding carriage wider—all the way to the saw top. Should be really nice. Also had to trim the fence rail on the left side to allow that.

On the right side where the router table goes, I got the bench top finished. The router plate I had in my last bench is warped, so I won’t be using this one. Ordered a new one which should be here in a few days. The table saw needs to be lowered a couple millimeters to be level with the router bench top.

It’s coming along nicely.

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The new Japan model doing some work.
Easiest way yet to cut I joists for a roof.
They are BCI 90s 3-1/2 x 11-7/8 rafters.
This saw can still manage better than a 3-1/2" depth of cut on a guide rail.
 

Slim-Whitey

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The new Japan model doing some work.
Easiest way yet to cut I joists for a roof.
They are BCI 90s 3-1/2 x 11-7/8 rafters.
This saw can still manage better than a 3-1/2" depth of cut on a guide rail.

You woulda loved my old boss.
Trace the line with a square, bundle em up nice and tight, cut the whole pack with a chainsaw.
They all sit in hangers anyway, it doesn't matter, right?:rofl:

Scissor trusses are more common for vaulted ceilings here because of the crazy insulation code (R60 now). I joists are for floors mostly.
 
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With closed cell spray foam I can damn near get R-60 with these. Only have to do 38 here but I am buttering the whole rafter to cut down on thermal bridging.
 

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With closed cell spray foam I can damn near get R-60 with these. Only have to do 38 here but I am buttering the whole rafter to cut down on thermal bridging.

I've always hated ceiling joists because they just don't allow shitall for ventilation. All this insulation and may e 1" of vent room.
 

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So on the weekend, mama and I splurged.

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By far the best boots I've owned. Non metallic toe and shank. Light as a pair of shoes. My posture is better, my back hurts less, I'm not as tired when I'm done work.

For 50 bucks more than I paid for Dakotas that wore out twice in a year.

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And Mama got herself some Setters.
Was funny, I told a coworker she got this se and he said "why did your wife need Irish setter boots?"
I said "Because she wanted them?"
No more questions after that. Ha.
 

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All the mitre saw setups on the last page made me giggle at mine.

I've never liked the stands for Mitre saws,, I prefer more of a bench.

It's heavy, it's huge, and the saw has to be carried separately and then anchored down.
But it's tough and it's great for large dimension material.
 

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Whipped up this cart for my tube bender and dies.
Been putting this off for a while now but since I couldn’t work on the truck due to my back, I worked on a “lighter” project. Other than the casters, I was able to make this entirely out of scrap metal I had laying around for a long time.

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Mama I want one.
I've always wanted a bender like that, but funds won't allow it.
And when they do, I look at the price tag and my asshole puckers up tighter than a snare drum.

Side note, I think I've just about shaved these bad boys down to 4 and a half days.
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Out with the old....
80 amp CNC plasma to go along with the Z axis upgrade for the table.
Need to make a new bigger shelf under welding table to keep it out of the way.
I need to find a way to monetize this hobby. Shits getting spendy
 

Chris In Milwaukee

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Using my Ryobi to disassemble my Milwaukee. There's gotta be a joke in here somewhere.

And two of the screws are security torx. Seriously, what do they think I'm going to do? Fix it? Oh yeah, that's why I'm opening it. Now I have to order those. It’s a self-sustaining industry. You need to buy tools to work on the tools you need to build stuff.

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I spent silly money to buy this set a while back to get one bit I couldn’t buy alone. And of all these, the bit I have won’t fit in the hole. So now more bits…

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AssBurns

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How long a tube can you work on without the cart tipping over?
Not sure. Haven't had a chance to use it yet. I'm sure it depends on the tube size and thickness, as well as how much is sticking through the bender (as counterweight). I was going to get some expanded metal to make a tray at the bottom to put more stuff; like my tube roller to add more weight down low. If/when it falls over I'll let you know.
 
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